Gullak (गुल्लक)

I took half a day's leave so that I could make a plan on my own.

And here I am stuck with this.

What all have you stuffed in it?

Did you buy out the entire market?

Only some utensils. The curtains and sheets are old.

We'll buy new ones tomorrow.

Why tomorrow? Why didn't you buy all of it today?

Today, there was no fun in seeing the curtains.

Yes. So, you mean it will be fun tomorrow?

There will be the Thursday Market at Takrohi Square tomorrow.

It takes time to choose stuff but we get quality goods.

Not good stuff, but inexpensive stuff.

You love buying inexpensive stuff.

You have become addicted to spending unnecessarily.

We have such beautiful walls at home.

Any fabric will look good on them.

Really? Let's put your torn tunic on them, instead of curtains.

Why just the tunic?

I can wear the tunic and hang from the hook.

Give it to me.

-Get the stuff placed. -I won't.

Call those brawny souls.

What have we raised them for?

Aman!

-Aman! -Dad, I am in the bathroom.

Nowadays, your younger son takes quite a long to bathe.

I see. Come out soon.

Help your mom in the kitchen.

It'll take me some time.

This...

Here.

-Shall I tell you something? -Yes.

You are a good lady, I mean

a nice lady.

Really? Where did this noble thought come from?

Dad used to say that a man and a woman together make a home.

A man is like the walls of the house.

Strong. One who carries the roof firmly.

Yes. The woman is like the upholstery of the house.

Something that adds charm to the house.

By that measure, you are good.

I mean you manage everything well.

The walls are built only once

but the upholstery needs constant upgradation.

So basically you saved a lot of money.

How is that?

Your father built the walls.

You got them painted a few times. That's it.

I see.

Do you mean to say I make no contribution to the household?

If trouble befalls us, then you shall see.

Santosh Mishra will get in his element.

He is here.

Yes. Tell me.

-House no. 534? -Yes.

DK Srivastav from the municipality.

Santosh Mishra, Electricity Department.

A notice for you from the municipal corporation.

What is the notice for?

Your house has not been built as per the plan sanctioned.

Then which plan has it been built according to?

You will tell that to us in a reply to this notice.

It has all the details.

You tell me what this is all about.

In short, your house has been declared as an illegal structure.

The municipality will take action on it.

What action?

The illegal structure will be demolished.

What do you mean by demolishing?

-Demolish what? -Listen, sir. I need to go and issue many notices.

It has all the details in it.

The language is complicated.

But you're in the electricity department.

You'll understand everything. If you don't understand anything,

my number is here. Do call me.

Goodbye.

'Executive Officer, Municipality.'

Aman, pull your dad's tongue out.

If you see a mole on it, scratch it away.

Dad, open your mouth.

Shut up! Go and wear clothes.

'Listen to me with the utmost attention.'

'In this winter, stories are ready to unfold.'

'There are four members in this family. Santosh Mishra heads it.'

'His ordinary moustache carries an extraordinary ego.'

'I hope you remember.'

'The elder son, Anand Mishra, is MR by profession.'

'The younger son, Aman, aspires to become a novelist.'

'I hope you remember it.'

'The tanginess in their life is provided by'

'the pointed comments made by their mother, Shanti Mishra.'

'I am sure you remember that.'

'I am here. A piggy bank sitting comfortably on the table.'

'Once again I am here with interesting stories.'

'The first example of interesting stories.'

'The government has sent a show cause notice.'

'Episode 1, Show Cause Notice'

Sir, you have to attend the OPD in CP Hospital from 2 p.m.

-It's better if you leave by 1:30 p.m. -Sure.

I'll get your lunch prepared by 1 p.m.

-Okay. -Okay.

-Good morning, sir. -Good morning.

How are you? Please wait for a while.

The patients are more today. Please wait. It will take time.

Yes, sir.

We have been waiting for two hours.

-Oh. -Let's go to another place.

Hello, sir.

-Hello, sir. -Hi.

-How are you, Mishra? -Sir.

Sit.

Since when are you here?

It's been 20 minutes, sir.

How much is your CTC?

Including incentives, it is Rs. 3.6 lakh.

-Twenty rupees. -What?

Twenty rupees is the price of your twenty minutes.

I see.

Do you know what's the price of twenty minutes of this doctor?

No, sir.

He charges 500 rupees.

He examines 6 to 7 patients.

The doctor makes us wait long.

It's because he knows the value of your time.

Sir.

Accept the truth.

I have heard a lot of praise about you.

Shankwar said you are a go-getter.

Nothing like that, sir. Just...

I take work as a challenge.

You are a salesman.

How will you work if you don't take it as a challenge?

Absolutely, sir.

-Did you get targets? -Yes.

-Meet them. -Yes.

You'll be given more targets.

If you fail to meet them, I won't be talking nicely to you.

Sir?

You should have the ability to bear scoldings.

Who are there in your family?

Sir, I live with my mom, dad and younger brother.

The eldest son in the family. Apple of parents' eye.

Well, sir.

I am sure you bully your brother.

Not always, sir. Sometimes I do.

Sometimes.

You know, I am the youngest of three brothers.

-Really? -From childhood, I developed the stamina to hear abuses.

Today I earn more than my brothers.

-Shall we? -Sir.

Lucky will be here in two minutes.

Do you know the value of two minutes of mine?

Mr. Shashi. Long time.

-All good? -Yes, sir.

Hey! Shashi! Come in.

Good afternoon, Dr. Singh.

I thought you had gone to the Delhi office.

I won't leave you so soon, sir.

-Sir, this is Anand Mishra. -Yes.

He's a very bright boy.

-Hello, sir. -Hello.

He's trying to meet you for two weeks.

I told him that you'll make him wait and he should oblige.

Even five minutes with sir is so educating.

Come. Sit.

Thank you, sir. Sit.

Looking fit, sir.

What?

Joined some gym?

Come on, Shashi.

Sir, is the AC working fine?

I know your company got it installed but we can't run it in winter.

Let's get a heater fixed then.

Anand, write it. A heater for sir.

-Where? -Right here.

Tell me.

Sir, you are receiving goodies from Steady Life!

That's why you didn't reply to my Diwali wishes.

Don't be greedy, Shashi.

We can't be biased.

There is no bias in this.

In your expert opinion, our medicines are the best. That's it.

Sir, you are an Indian, our company is Indian

and so is the AC.

Sir, at least do this for the sake of our country.

Yes, sir.

Tell me. What will you have? Tea or coffee?

-Sir, tea. -Sir, I already told you.

Sir, I heard you are starting a clinic somewhere else as well.

Yes, I have seen a location.

-My daughter, Priti. -Sir's daughter.

I am setting it up for her.

You will need a water purifier, an AC and a heater for that clinic too.

That's for later, Shashi.

Sir, at least show some bias here.

Don't deprive us of a chance to serve you.

We shall discuss that later. Leave your literature with me.

Let me see what I can do.

Sir, did you get the AC and cooler installed?

How else do you think I am able to barge into his cabin?